The Wild 3

The Wild 3 Slot: Comprehensive Data Analysis

Core Game Specifications

Attribute	Value
Developer	NextGen Gaming
Release Date	September 26, 2018
Theme	Wild West, Animals
Layout	5×3
Paylines	10
Bet Range	0.10–200 (currency units vary)
Core Mechanics	Three Wild symbols with unique effects, Lock ’n’ Load respins, Free Spins with held wilds, Missions and Rob the Rich bonus, SuperBet levels enhancing features
Technology	HTML5, JavaScript
Platform	Desktop and mobile

Mathematical & Payout Model

Symbols & Paytable Hierarchy

Tier	Symbol(s)	Function & Value
Low Tier	cactus, dynamite, cactus flower	Provides small, frequent wins to maintain gameplay.
Mid Tier	money bag, gold bars, safe	Thematic items offering moderate payouts.
High Tier	bank, buzzard	Highest paying symbols. Top hits available with full combinations.
Wild	Wild Racoon, Wild Coyote, Wild Bull	Acts as a substitute / feature trigger per game rules.
Scatter	Bonus poster	Triggers free spins / bonus round when enough appear.

The Wild 3 Bonus Features Mechanics

Feature	Trigger	Initial Award	Core Mechanic	Enhancement/Retrigger
Wild 3 Feature	Wild symbol on reel 3		Racoon replaces symbols, Coyote turns cacti wild, Bull applies 2×–10× multiplier
Lock ’n’ Load Respins	Bonus symbols on reels 2 and 4 without wild on reel 3		Reels 2 and 4 lock, reel 3 respins up to 3 times	Landing wild triggers Free Spins
Free Spins	Bonus symbols on reels 2 and 4 plus wild on reel 3 or via respins	5 free spins	Held wilds on reel 3, extra spins for additional wilds or bonus symbols
Missions	Game start and during play		Complete three missions to unlock Rob the Rich
Rob the Rich	Completion of mission set		Pick 3 of 15 money bags to reveal credit prizes or extra picks

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How many paylines does the game have?	The game has ten fixed paylines.
What is the RTP at maximum SuperBet level?	The RTP is 96.787% at SuperBet level 2.
Can Free Spins be retriggered?	Free Spins cannot be retriggered.
What do the three wilds do?	Racoon replaces symbols, Coyote turns cacti wild, Bull applies a random multiplier of 2× to 10×.
What is the Rob the Rich feature?	It is a pick‑and‑win bonus unlocked by completing missions.
What does the Lock ’n’ Load feature do?	It locks reels 2 and 4 and respins reel 3 up to three times to try to land a wild.
What is the maximum win multiplier?	The maximum win is 250000× the bet.

The Wild 3 Performance Summary: Strengths vs. Weaknesses